Miller Mechanical - HR Generalist

Miller Mechanical Specialties Inc., a manufacturer's representative partner company of Endress+Hauser Inc., is looking for a HR Generalist to join their team in Des Moines, IA.

Role + Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the learning strategy to meet the future needs of the organization - establishing development plans, talent readiness plans, and performance plans.
• Leverages connections within the local and regional business and the broader organization to determine how to address complex people issues.

Partners with various stakeholder groups (CoE, HR leadership, executive leadership) to drive successful human capital practices.

• Continuous collaboration to develop high performing teams : Provides guidance and input on workforce planning, performance management and succession planning (development, training, and coaching) in order to ensure a preeminent customer experience.
• Partner with key stakeholders to foster a challenging and supportive environment that maximizes employee engagement (improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention).
• Leads and / or facilitates various team development and talent planning discussions with respective business units.
• Translates business strategies into people related actions and initiatives.
• Advise managers in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Lead the awareness of policies, procedures, and programs and their effect on employee engagement and retention.
• Conduct termination meetings with Manager and administer exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations and opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as front line resource for responding to and solving employee concerns and providing coaching :
• Evaluate MMS vendor partners and make recommendations on improvements as necessary.
• Review policies, procedures, and work practices and develop recommendations to drive efficiency gains.
• Partner with internal customers to improve the capability of the human resources department to respond to their needs.
• Prepare and maintain employee handbook, ensuring compliance and updating as needed.
• Update and manage organizational charts.

Qualification + Profile

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Psychology or other related field. Or a combination of education and HR experience that demonstrates higher level decision making based on judgment, education, and experience.
• Participates in HR related member-based networking groups
• Attends HR related seminars and conferences
• Human Resources Generalist in a fast paced national or global firm, or
• Human Resources Specialist in a particular area (e.g. benefits, payroll, etc.)
• Travel is required : 10-15%

Company Info

Miller Mechanical Specialties (MMS) is a supplier and integrator of instrumentation and control systems to process industries in the Midwest, including ethanol, biodiesel, biochemical, water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage, and corn and soy processing.

They are a trusted advisor for solving the toughest process measurement and control challenges. Founded in 1952, MMS have since become a one-stop-shop for the highest quality instruments, valves, services and solutions.

Manufacturers they represent include Endress+Hauser, SAMSON, Draeger and Clark-Reliance. With a team of engineers spread across the Upper-Midwest, and Minneapolis and Des Moines offices, they offer unrivaled responsiveness and a wealth of application expertise.

Much of their work consists of using their engineering expertise to apply highly specialized equipment to customer processes, optimizing their process in terms of cost, quality and productivity.

MMS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in their workforce.

Miller Mechanical Specialities provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.